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Panasonic HX-WA10D Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Dual Camera
HX-WA10
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
VQT3P45
1AG6P1P6322--(S)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Dual Camera HX-WA10 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com VQT3P45 1AG6P1P6322--(S)

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, CAUTION! We would like to take this i DO NOT INSTALL OR opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Dual PLACE THIS UNIT IN A Camera. Please read these BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN Operating Instructions carefully and CABINET OR IN ANOTHER keep them handy for future CONFINED SPACE.
  • Page 3 k Concerning the battery k Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries Warning Risk of fire, explosion and These symbols on burns. Do not disassemble, heat the products, above 60 C or incinerate. packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean CAUTION...
  • Page 4 For customers within Ireland: 01 discard these items, please contact 289 8333 your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of Direct Sales at Panasonic UK disposal. i For customers: 0844 844 3856 i Order accessory and Note for the...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ k About handling the camera i Opening and closing the battery cover or terminal cover in a sandy or dusty environment may cause water to get inside the camera and result in malfunction, so be especially careful in these environments. i Do not touch the lens or terminals with dirty hands.
  • Page 6 Indemnity about recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content, and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
  • Page 7 k Concerning this unit’s recording method and compatibility <Video compatibility> i This camera is an MP4 standard (MPEG-4AVC/H.264 format) digital movie camera that records high-definition HDTV video. The AVCHD and MPEG2 video formats are different and are therefore not compatible. i This camera may degrade or be unable to play back videos recorded or created with other products, and other products may degrade or not be able to play back videos recorded with this camera, even if the products...

  • Page 8: The Camera

    * This means that the camera can be used underwater for a specified time in a specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. It does not guarantee against destruction or malfunction, or guarantee waterproofing, in all conditions.
  • Page 9 MAINTENANCE AND WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE k Before using the camera in water, please check the following Do not open or close any of the covers in sandy or dusty environments, near the waterside, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering to the camera can result in water getting inside.
  • Page 10 k To prevent water leaking into the camera, please observe the following precautions before using it. k Check that there is sufficient battery power and card memory remaining. k Do not open or close the battery cover or terminal cover in places with sand and dust, or with wet hands.
  • Page 11 If there is foreign matter adhering to the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it. h If there is any foreign matter, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the parts indicated by the text balloons in the illustration, water will leak inside within seconds and may damage the Brush (supplied) camera.
  • Page 12 i If there is liquid on the surface, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. i The integrity of the rubber seals decreases after about 1 year. It is strongly recommended that you have the seals replaced (subject to a fee) at least once a year at the store where the camera was purchased or at nearby service centre.
  • Page 13 HINT i If there is any foreign matter on the camera, use the supplied brush to remove it. i If the camera is used in the following environments, foreign matter such as sand or dust may inadvertently get caught in the gap between the battery cover or terminal cover and the body.
  • Page 14 k Causes of water leak i If the camera is used in any of the following conditions, a gap may appear between the camera body and the battery cover or terminal cover, resulting in water seeping in and causing the camera malfunction. Water can leak inside through the Battery cover...
  • Page 15 Wipe off the water, place the camera on a dry cloth and leave it to dry for a while in a well-ventilated shaded spot. Check that there is no water on the camera, and open the battery cover and terminal cover.
  • Page 16 k About the water draining design This camera is designed so that water that entered the gaps around the zoom switch etc. drains out. For this reason, bubbles may appear when the camera is immersed in water, but this is not a malfunction. <Draining water from the camera>...

  • Page 17: Intelligent Auto Mode

    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR DIGITAL MOVIE CAMERA Easy shooting/playback (Basic features) Intelligent Auto Mode 1080-30 000:15:53 ... (page 56) Just point the camera at the subject, and it automatically ascertains the scene and captures the images with the optimum settings.
  • Page 18 Using the convenient features (Practical applications) Image stabiliser... (pages 51, 84) Subject tracking... (pages 53, 90) Scene mode... (pages 49, 82, 180 to 182) HINT User guide on the Internet When this camera is connected to an Internet-connected VIERA via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately), you can press the VIERA’s remote control Menu button and from the resulting menu select “User guide on the Internet”...
  • Page 19 Keeping recorded videos (Copy/dubbing) From built-in memory to SD card... (page 55) DVD recorder and video deck... (page 164) * It is not possible to directly insert in the card slot an SD card recorded with this camera and play back or dub from it.

  • Page 20: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Information for Your Safety ..............2 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........24 ABOUT THE CARD ................25 Media cards that can be used with this camera (as of February 2011) ............... 25 SETUP PARTS NAMES ................... 27 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ............. 30 About the temperature alert icon ...........
  • Page 21 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ..........69 How to save one frame from a video as a photo ......72 DELETING FILES .................73 Delete single/delete all/delete folder ..........73 Delete selected ................74 PLAYBACK MODES ................76 21-image display playback ............76 Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) ......77 ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 .................78...
  • Page 22 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ......... 113 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...... 114 TV output setting (page 117) ............120 Storage folder setting (page 119) ..........124 Playback folder setting (page 119) ..........125 File No. continued setting (page 119) ......... 126 Formatting (initialising) (page 117) ..........
  • Page 23 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV ..............159 Connecting to a video input terminal ...........160 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..........160 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..............161 Playback using VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control™) .......161 COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING ................164 Dubbing in standard picture quality ..........164 IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...........166 TROUBLESHOOTING ................173...

  • Page 24: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Check the accessories before using this unit. Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change. Battery pack AC adaptor VW-VBX070 VSK0752 USB cable AV cable VFA0544 VFA0543 Brush CD-ROM VYC1064 Software Handstrap *To prevent the camera from dropping, be sure to attach...

  • Page 25: About The Card

    See the card label to confirm the rating. (Example) Please confirm which of our SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/ SDXC Memory Cards can be used with this product by visiting the support web site at the address below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) VQT3P45...
  • Page 26 i 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card specifications. i Cards with capacity larger than 64 GB cannot be used. i When the write-protect switch on the SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

  • Page 27: Setup

    SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Speaker Monitor unit Lens Internal Stereo microphone Flash i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. Attaching to a tripod having a screw length longer than 5.5 mm may damage the...
  • Page 28 Rear ] button [@] button Photo shooting Video recording button button Zoom switch button During recording: Zoom photography [W/T] (page 65) During playback: Volume adjustment (page 70 and page 80) Image magnification (page 77) Playback display switching (page 76) LCD monitor Status indicator Terminal cover Terminal cover lock...
  • Page 29 k About the status indicator (See page 182 regarding the charging status.) i The status indicator lights or flashes to Status indicator show the camera’s operating status. Status indicator status Camera status Colour Lit/flashing Accessing built-in memory or SD card Flashing Battery (Faster)

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery Pack

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack be used.
  • Page 31 Recording time Approx. 85 min Playback time Approx. 180 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard i CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association. i Using the supplied battery i Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB) VQT3P45...
  • Page 32 Open the battery cover. Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. VQT3P45...
  • Page 33 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. h It is possible to insert the battery incorrectly, so please pay particular attention when inserting that it is correctly oriented. <To remove the battery pack...> h Be sure the turn off the camera by pressing the power button until the status indicator (page 29) turns off before removing the battery pack.
  • Page 34 Use the USB cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used. h The AC adaptor is for this camera only.
  • Page 35 HINT After installing the battery and/or after charging the battery, close the battery cover and terminal cover securely i If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, close it securely while making sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 36: About The Temperature Alert Icon

    About the temperature alert icon During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon will appear as described below. k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a...

  • Page 37: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Before using a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device, be sure to format it with this camera (pages 117 and 128). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 4 Insert the battery pack Battery cover lock (page 33), then close...
  • Page 38 HINT Close the battery cover securely i If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, close it securely while making sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 39: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and Power button press the power button. h The LCD monitor turns on. Monitor unit LCD monitor <How to open the monitor unit> 90° 180° 105° VQT3P45...

  • Page 40: Turning Off The Camera

    Turning off the camera Press the power button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h If you briefly press the power button, once, the camera will switch to the sleep mode. Turning on the camera when it is in the sleep mode In order to preserve battery pack power, the ECONOMY function operates to automatically turn off the camera (sleep mode) after about 5 minutes of no...

  • Page 41: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h If the screen to set the date and time appears when you turn on the camera, skip to step 3 and follow the steps to set the date and time.
  • Page 42 Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select [TIME]. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen 19 : 30 TIME appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the ENTER following order: Set the hour →...

  • Page 43: Date And Time Backup

    2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT3P45...

  • Page 44: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 39). Press the REC/ button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/ button is pressed.

  • Page 45: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN Accessing/exiting the Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 44). Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button again. RECORDING MENU 1 REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE...

  • Page 46: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Display the desired menu (page 45). Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Select an item to change Press [I]...
  • Page 47 HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective. i O@: This setting is effective during photo shooting. @: This setting is effective during video recording. i O @: This setting is effective during photo shooting and video recording.

  • Page 48: Overview Of The Menu Screen

    Overview of the Menu Screen Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU 1 1080-30 REC MODE PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOUR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER 1 Recording mode (page 78) 2 Recorded pixels (page 81) <HD mode> <Photo recording (single- shot)>...
  • Page 49 4 Colour mode <Hi-Speed Burst> : 4608 × 3456-pixel : Colour mode is hi-speed burst. deactivated. : 1600 × 1200-pixel : Enhanced colour hi-speed burst. saturation. 3 Scene mode (page 82) : Reduce sharpness to produce a softer image. : Scene mode is : Reduce sharpness and deactivated.
  • Page 50 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU 2 E.I.S. FOCUS FOCUS MODE METERING MODE WHITE BALANCE ENTER VQT3P45...
  • Page 51 1 Image stabiliser (page 84) 5 ISO sensitivity (page 86) =: Sensitivity is set h Compensate for camera shake during recording. automatically : During video recording, the *: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 image stabiliser is always u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 active.
  • Page 52 <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU 3 EXPOSURE SUBJECT TRACKING DIGITAL ZOOM WIND CUT AUTO REVIEW SHORTCUTS ENTER VQT3P45...
  • Page 53 1 Exposure (page 88) 5 Auto review @: The exposure is set h Specify the duration that the automatically. captured image is shown on T: Set the shutter speed the LCD monitor after the [O] button is pressed. manually (shutter speed priority).

  • Page 54: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE ENTER 1 Slideshow (page 96) 4 Delete (page 73) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Rotate (page 99) h Rotate a photo. 2 Play volume h Adjust the volume for video 6 Resize (page 99)
  • Page 55 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU 2 RED-EYE CORRECT. EDIT VIDEO COPY ENTER 1 Red-eye correction (page 100) 3 Copy (page 110) h Repair the “red-eye” caused h Copy files from the built-in by the flash (photos only). memory to the card. 2 Edit video (page 101) 4 Remaining battery power h Edit videos.

  • Page 56: Intelligent Auto Mode

    INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. button Press the button once to activate the Intelligent Auto (iA) mode. i The icon appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 57 Mode Scene Effect Night Recording night You can record night scenery scenery scenery vividly by slowing the shutter speed. Macro Recording zooming This allows recording in on a flower etc. at very close proximity to the object of recording. Normal Other situations Contrast is adjusted automatically for clear...
  • Page 58 k Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the colour balance and focusing. Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. i Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.

  • Page 59: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING BASIC OPERATION/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. When zooming in or out, you can minimize the effects of camera shake by using your other hand on the monitor unit to help stabilise the camera.

  • Page 60: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Handstrap VQT3P45...

  • Page 61: Video Recording

    VIDEO RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 39), [@] button and set it to the recording mode (page 44). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 90). Press the [@] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [@] button pressed while recording.

  • Page 62: Taking Photos

    TAKING PHOTOS Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the recording [O] button mode (page 44). h If the subject is a person, a green double-frame appears around the face (page 90). Press the [O] button. 1 Press the [O] button halfway.
  • Page 63 HINT What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area.

  • Page 64: Shoot A Photo While Recording A Video

    Shoot a photo while recording a video You can capture a photo (single frame) while recording a video. While recording a video, when you see a scene you’d like to capture a photo of, press the [O] button. HINT i When shooting a photo while recording a video, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabiliser (page 84) is inoperative.

  • Page 65: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: Optical zoom and Digital zoom (page 53). Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out.
  • Page 66 HINT When recording videos at a high magnification i When recording videos at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the MOS sensor and is not a malfunction.

  • Page 67: Shooting Under Water

    SHOOTING UNDER WATER This camera can be used underwater up to a depth of 3 m for up to 60 minutes continuously. When shooting underwater, set the scene mode setting to underwater . This setting ensures the best colours and audio recording for underwater photography (pages 49 and 82).

  • Page 68: After Using In Water

    After using in water After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 10 minutes.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Videos And Photos

    PLAYBACK BASIC OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEOS AND PHOTOS Set the camera to the playback mode (page 44). Yellow frame Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the 20.12.2011...
  • Page 70 Video playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, press [J]. During playback, press the SET button or Pause press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. To play back During forward After pausing playback, press [H].
  • Page 71 HINT If the appears on the Playback Screen... i The icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 190). VQT3P45...

  • Page 72: How To Save One Frame From A Video As A Photo

    How to save one frame from a video as a photo Play back the video. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [O] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the photo appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the SET button.

  • Page 73: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES Deleted files cannot be restored, so delete files only after carefully checking the contents. Delete single/delete all/delete folder Display the Playback Menu 1 DELETE (page 45), select the delete setting, and press the SET DELETE SINGLE button. DELETE SELECTED DELETE SINGLE: DELETE ALL Deletes one file at a time.

  • Page 74: Delete Selected

    Select [DELETE], and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select [DELETE] and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select [YES] and press the SET button.
  • Page 75 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [>]. h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the yellow frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [O] button or [@] button.

  • Page 76: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. h The 8-image display appears. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. h While the 21-image display is shown, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side to change to the 8-image display, and push it again toward the [T/...

  • Page 77: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image (Photos Only)

    Magnifying (zooming in) the image (photos only) Display a photo. Push the zoom switch toward the 105% SAVE [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h For a photo that was captured 100% 100% 100%...

  • Page 78: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION SHOOTING ADVANCED OPERATION/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Recording mode setting (page 48) When recording a video, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store (page 55).

  • Page 79: Audio Recording And Playback

    Audio recording and playback k Recording Select <, and press the SET Remaining recordable time button. h The audio recording mode is 014:59:15 014:59:15 014:59:15 enabled. h The menu display is cancelled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [@] button. Elapsed recording time h Audio recording begins.
  • Page 80 k Audio playback Select an audio file (: icon), and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Do this Start Press the SET button. playback Normal Press the SET button. Pause playback Press [I]. Stop Press [J]. playback Fast During playback, Press [H].

  • Page 81: Recorded Pixels

    Recorded pixels (page 48) For photos, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting hi-speed bursts. Hi-Speed Burst Select C or t, and press the SET button. h The menu display is cancelled if the MENU button is pressed. Press the [O] button.

  • Page 82: Scene Mode Setting

    When the self-timer is used... i Shooting stops automatically after the maximum number of images has been captured. About the focus when shooting hi-speed bursts i When a hi-speed burst is captured, the autofocus operates when the [O] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus. Can the flash be used? i The flash does not operate when shooting hi-speed bursts.

  • Page 83: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-timer setting (page 49) By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 92), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To cancel the self-timer function... i If the [O] button or [@] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown is cancelled.

  • Page 84: Recording Menu 2

    RECORDING MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Motion compensation (image stabiliser) setting (page 51) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

  • Page 85: Focus Setting

    Focus setting (page 51) How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET 1080-30 button. 000:15:17 000:15:17 000:15:17 h The focus adjustment bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus, and press the SET button. h The focus is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.

  • Page 86: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting (page 51) With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular.

  • Page 87: White Balance Setting

    White balance setting (page 51) This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the “white set”...

  • Page 88: Recording Menu 3

    RECORDING MENU 3 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Exposure setting (page 53) The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button.
  • Page 89 HINT i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilise the camera. i A slow shutter speed may be useful for Taking pictures in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased.

  • Page 90: Subject Tracking Settings

    Subject tracking settings (page 53) Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific colour with the colour tracking function, or capture sharp face shots with the face tracking function. Shooting with the face tracking function Set the face tracking setting to h When the face tracking function is activated, a double green frame appears superimposed on the face in the centre of the LCD monitor.
  • Page 91 Shooting with the colour tracking function (photos only) Set the colour tracking setting to h A target mark (+) appears in the centre of the LCD monitor. Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET button. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue ) appears superimposed on the subject.

  • Page 92: Shortcut Setting

    Shortcut setting (page 53) Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. Select [SHORTCUTS], and press the SET button. SHORTCUTS : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] is pressed.
  • Page 93 Video recording area <Video view> <Photo view> Press [I] or [J]. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. SHORTCUTS h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are PHOTO VIEW FOCUS returned to the Shortcuts FLASH...
  • Page 94 Press the MENU button. SHORTCUTS h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Recording Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. <To confirm the assigned shortcuts> h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.

  • Page 95: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (page 92), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 92). 1080-30 000:15:17 Press the arrow key to which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 96: Playback

    PLAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Slideshow settings (page 54) Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of photos, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM.

  • Page 97: File Protect Setting

    File protect setting (page 54) Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu 1 (page 45). Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. Select [PROTECT SINGLE] and PROTECT press the SET button.

  • Page 98: Protect Selected Files

    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the Playback Menu 1 (page 45). Select [PROTECT] and press the SET button. Select [PROTECT SELECTED] and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to protect.

  • Page 99: Rotate

    Rotate (page 54) Captured photos can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated. To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the rotate image procedure (page 97).

  • Page 100: Playback Menu 2

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 To access and use the Menu Screen, see page 45 to 47. Correcting red-eye (page 55) Repair the red-eye effect in photos to make the eyes appear more natural. In the case of [SAVE AS NEW], the latest image number is assigned to the photo when it is saved.

  • Page 101: Editing Videos

    Editing videos (page 55) You can trim away unwanted portions from a video and save it as a new video (video trimming [extracting]). You can also join videos together and save them as one separate clip (“splicing”). Procedure to trim (extract) a portion of a video Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video is to be split.
  • Page 102 Procedure to splice videos Specify the video that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (splice). Splice the videos. i The videos are spliced. i The original videos are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original videos when the new video is saved.) When editing videos...
  • Page 103 Video trimming (extracting) Select the video to be trimmed from the 8-image display. h Move the yellow frame to the video you wish to trim (page 69). Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 45), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER...
  • Page 104 Specify the start point of the extract. h Play the video until approximately the desired point, pause the video then play the video one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5.
  • Page 105 Press [I]. Approximate playback time h The start point of the video extract is set, and the screen to 00:00:06 SPLIT specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. <When joining the first and latter portions>...
  • Page 106 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing videos, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.
  • Page 107 Splicing (joining) videos HINT i Videos that were recorded in different modes cannot be spliced. Display the Playback Menu 2 (page 45), select [EDIT VIDEO], EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button. SPLIT SPLICE ENTER Select [SPLICE] and press the SET button.
  • Page 108 Press the [O] button or [@] button. SPLICE h A screen appears for you to select either to save the spliced SAVE AS NEW video as a new (separate) file, or OVERWRITE to delete the original videos and REVIEW CLIP replace them with the joined video.
  • Page 109 HINT i If the file size of the video after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (page 97).

  • Page 110: Copy

    Copy (page 55) Files can be copied from the built-in memory to the SD card. Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. Select the desired option, and press the SET button. [COPY SINGLE]: Copy files one at a time.

  • Page 111: Copying Selected Files

    Copying selected files Copy multiple selected files. Display Playback Menu 2, select [COPY], and press the SET button. h The Copy Screen appears. Select [COPY SELECTED], and press the SET button. h The screen to select files appears. Use the arrow keys to move the yellow frame to a file you wish to copy, and press the SET button.

  • Page 112: File Info Display

    FILE INFO DISPLAY You can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Set the camera to the playback mode (page 44). Select the image for which you wish to display the information. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the yellow frame to the file you wish to play back.

  • Page 113: Option Settings

    OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, and press RECORDING MENU 1 the MENU button. REC MODE 1080-30 PICTURE SIZE SCENE MODE COLOUR MODE FLASH SELF TIMER ENTER...

  • Page 114: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET ALERT SOUND DISPLAY ECONOMY BRIGHTNESS ENTER VQT3P45...
  • Page 115 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 41) 4 ECONOMY setting (page 40) h Set the camera’s clock. h Specify the elapsed period of 2 ALERT SOUND setting inactivity before the sleep h Settings for the types and mode (to conserve battery volume of the camera’s power) is activated.
  • Page 116 Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT INITIAL SET FORMAT ENTER VQT3P45...
  • Page 117 1 LANGUAGE setting h Select the language in which the LCD monitor messages are displayed. 2 TV OUTPUT setting (page 120) 3 INITIAL SET h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings. h The following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting 4 FORMAT (page 128)
  • Page 118 Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 REC FOLDER 1, 2 FILE NO. CONT'D ENTER VQT3P45...
  • Page 119 1 REC FOLDER setting (page 124) (when the recording mode is active) h Select a folder to record to. 2 PLAYBACK FOLDER setting (page 125) (when the playback mode is active) h Select a folder to play back. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 126) 4 Remaining battery charge display (page 131)

  • Page 120: Tv Output Setting

    TV output setting (page 117) Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Select [TV OUTPUT], and press the SET button. TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is TV SYSTEM output from the USB/AV terminal.
  • Page 121 <If [VIERA Link] is selected> Use the VIERA Link. OFF: Do not use the VIERA Link. Press [I] or [J] to select the desired parameter. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button 2 times. h This completes the TV output setting. VQT3P45...
  • Page 122 Relation between [TV ASPECT] setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the [TV ASPECT] setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
  • Page 123 TV type to be Image file to be ASPECT] TV display connected displayed setting Photo (4:3) 16:9 16:9 Video in SD mode Video in HD mode HINT If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s [TV ASPECT] setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.

  • Page 124: Storage Folder Setting

    Storage folder setting (page 119) Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Set the camera to the recording mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. Select [REC FOLDER], and press the SET button. REC FOLDER <Create a new folder>...

  • Page 125: Playback Folder Setting

    Playback folder setting (page 119) If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Set the camera to the playback mode, and display the Option Setting Menu. Select [PLAYBACK FOLDER] and PLAYBACK FOLDER press the SET button.

  • Page 126: File No. Continued Setting

    File No. continued setting (page 119) <File number continued function [OFF]> If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 127 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

  • Page 128: Formatting (Initialising)

    Formatting (initialising) (page 117) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or other device. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position (page 26).

  • Page 129: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured, how much video recording time and how much audio recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the recording capacities of SD cards, please see pages 189 to 191. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time Set the camera to the recording...

  • Page 130: Check The Available Audio Recording Time

    Check the available audio recording time Set the camera to the audio Remaining audio recording recording mode (page 79). time h The remaining audio recording time is shown. 016:30:36 HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images.

  • Page 131: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 30.
  • Page 132 Battery pack remaining Battery remaining charge charge indicator Approx. full. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. Recharge the battery pack. HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the file information display (page 112).

  • Page 133: Other Devices And Connections

    OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE Start your computer, and use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. h Connect the camera’s USB/AV terminal to the computer’s USB terminal.
  • Page 134 USB cable is used. i When using the SDXC Memory Card with a computer, please visit the support web site shown below. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html If the “Disconnect USB cable” message appears... i Disconnect the USB cable once, then connect it again.

  • Page 135: Using As A Card Reader

    USING AS A CARD READER Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 133). h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognised as a drive. h The card is recognised (mounted) as a disk, and the [CAM_SD (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.

  • Page 136: About The Contents Of The Card

    ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THE CARD Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg Image Folder number number IMGA0002.jpg IMGA0003.mp4 IMGA0004.m4a Image or 101CDPFP IMGA0001.jpg IMGA0005.jpg audio IMGA0002.jpg recording number IMGA0999.jpg IMGA0001.jpg 102CDPFP IMGA0002.jpg h Up to 999 files can be stored in folder 100CDPFP. If more files are made, a folder named 101CDPFP is created, and they will be stored in there.

  • Page 137: When Using As A Card Reader

    When using as a card reader i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognising that data. If you want to edit files, first copy them to your computer’s hard drive. i Cards formatted on your computer cannot be used by your camera.

  • Page 138: To Access The Files In The Built-In Memory

    About audio files recorded with this camera i Files can be played back using QuickTime. Using Windows Explorer or other programmes on the PC to copy, move or rename files and folders recorded with this unit will result in them being unusable with HD Writer VE 1.0.
  • Page 139 k Copying files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card to your PC Card reader function (mass storage) (page 133) Files from the camera’s built-in memory and/or the SD card can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programmes. Double click the folder that contains the still pictures.

  • Page 140: Using As A Webcam

    USING AS A WEBCAM This camera can be used as a webcam. Operating environment Windows IBM PC/AT compatible Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 141: Using As A Webcam

    * Operation is not guaranteed for all computers even if the recommended system requirements are fulfilled. * Operation is not guaranteed for NEC PC-98 series and their compatible devices * Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are not supported. * Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

  • Page 142: What You Can Do With Acomputer

    WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A COMPUTER Contents of the supplied CD-ROM HD Writer VE 1.0 You can copy the video/photo data to the HDD of a computer or write to media like DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 1.0. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
  • Page 143 Refer to page 157 if using a Mac. Important Notice i When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html i When inserting a disc containing recorded videos into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed.

  • Page 144: End User License Agreement

    User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1...
  • Page 145 Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

  • Page 146: Operating Environment

    OPERATING ENVIRONMENT i Even if the system requirements mentioned in this operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. i A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) i Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
  • Page 147 CD-ROM drive (for installation) When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary. Interface USB port (high-speed USB [USB 2.0]) A Panasonic video camera that this software is supplied connectable with model Applicable Image data recorded on a Panasonic video camera that...
  • Page 148 Other Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/ writer (required for reading and recording to SD cards; performing these operations with SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards requires an SDHC-compatible or SDXC-compatible SD card reader/writer), an environment with Internet access (required for online functions “Online sharing”) i Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

  • Page 149: To Use The Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    To use the HD Writer VE 1.0 You will need a high performance computer depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the computer used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.

  • Page 150: Operating Environment For The Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

    Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) Computer IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2...

  • Page 151: Installation

    The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] → [Continue]. h If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] → [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click Click Click [Next].
  • Page 152 Select the country or region where you live, then click [Next]. h If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area]. h When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Click Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next]. Click Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
  • Page 153 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The computer must be rebooted for the application to work. Click VQT3P45...

  • Page 154: Uninstalling Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    Uninstalling HD Writer VE 1.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require. Select [Start] →[Control Panel] →[Programs and Features]. Click Select [HD Writer VE 1.0], then click [Uninstall]. h Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. h After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer.

  • Page 155: Starting Hd Writer Ve 1.0

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the computer) Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [HD Writer VE]. Click i For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 156: Reading The Operating Instructions Of The Software Applications

    You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer VE 1.0] → [Operating Instructions]. VQT3P45...

  • Page 157: If Using Mac

    IF USING Mac i HD Writer VE 1.0 is not available for Mac. i iMovie ’11 is supported. For details about iMovie ’11, please contact Apple Inc. Operating environment Computer Mac OS X 10.6.6 Intel Core Duo 1 GB or more Interface USB port i Even if the system requirements mentioned in this operating instructions...

  • Page 158: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [CAM_SD] or [CAM_MEM] on the Desktop to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable. HINT About the USB cable i Use only the supplied USB cable. Operation is not guaranteed if a different USB cable is used.

  • Page 159: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back files from the installed SD card or the built-in memory on the TV. HINT Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 160: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal

    Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Set the input to “HDMI”. HDMI mini cable (optional) To HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal on the TV i Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP- CDHM30; optional). VQT3P45...

  • Page 161: Playing Back On A Tv

    : [Option tab “2”] → [TV OUTPUT] → [VIERA Link] → [ON] i If you are not using VIERA Link, set to [OFF]. Use an HDMI mini cable to connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable.
  • Page 162 Operate with the remote control for the TV. 20.12.2011 0:00 101-0216 3.5MB ENTER 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 20.12.2011 1) Press the button up, down, left or right to select a scene or photo to be played back, and then press the button in the centre to set it. 2) Navigate the operation icons that are displayed on the TV screen with the remote control for the TV.
  • Page 163 HINT i If you are unsure whether or not the TV and AV amplifier you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. i Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.

  • Page 164: Copying/Dubbing Copying/Dubbing

    COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING COPYING/DUBBING Dubbing in standard picture quality Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. i Images can be played back even on devices other than high- definition compatible devices, so this is recommended when dubbing videos for distribution.
  • Page 165 It is not possible to record in HD with a Blu-ray disc recorder. h It is not possible to directly insert an SD card recorded with this camera in the card slot of a Panasonic TV and play back or dub from it (as of December 2010).

  • Page 166: Important Messages And Alerts

    IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND ALERTS COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Answer Action Why does not the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the...
  • Page 167 Question Answer Action Are the settings — Except for some retained even settings, such as the after the camera exposure setting is turned off? and exposure compensation, all the settings are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution —...
  • Page 168 Question Answer Action What is the — Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion...
  • Page 169 Question Answer Action Why is the image The subject was When capturing an too bright? too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Why is the image The focus is not Hold the camera out of focus? locked properly.
  • Page 170 Question Answer Action Why is not the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why is not the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using clear? the digital zoom.
  • Page 171 Question Answer Action The “Cannot edit, You have Select videos that differing settings attempted to were recorded in the exist.” message splice videos that same recording appears. were recorded in mode. different recording modes. Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC heard from a waves are emitted adaptor further away...
  • Page 172 Question Answer Action Can I use my — You can charge the camera abroad? battery and connect to a TV to view your recordings when abroad. Why does the A problem has Check the following “ERROR occurred within items: 1 Remove the OCCURRED.

  • Page 173: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 174 Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The power is If the camera not captured not turned on. has switched to when the [O] the sleep button or [@] mode, turn on button is the camera pressed. before 39, 40 shooting.
  • Page 175 Reference Problem Cause Action page The digital The digital Set the digital zoom does not zoom setting is zoom setting to 53, 65 work. set to There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured sensitivity sensitivity to a 51, 86 image.
  • Page 176 Reference Problem Cause Action page No playback The camera is Set the camera image not set to the to the playback monitor appears. playback mode. mode. The image is The flash was Hold the too dark. blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object.
  • Page 177 Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash Select a flash too bright. mode is set to mode other than m. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to 51, 86 setting is incorrect.
  • Page 178 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colours of This is due to Set the flash the images ambient mode to captured lighting. indoors are not The white Set the white correct. balance setting balance setting 51, 87 is incorrect. correctly. A part of the The handstrap Hold the...
  • Page 179 Reference Problem Cause Action page No image or The camera is Follow the sound. not correctly instructions to connected to make the the TV. connection 159, 161 correctly. Connecting The TV input Set the TV to a TV setting is not input to the correct.

  • Page 180: Restrictions Concerning The Scene Mode And Colour Mode Features

    Restrictions concerning the Scene Mode and Colour Mode features Scene Mode restrictions Setting Restrictions Sports Colour mode: Fixed at Portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure setting: Fixed at @. Spotlight Snow Colour mode: Fixed at Focus: Fixed at *. Beach Exposure setting: Fixed at @.
  • Page 181 Setting Restrictions Colour mode: Fixed at Flash: Fixed at Night scenery Focus: Fixed at *. Subject tracking: Fixed at Exposure: Fixed at @. Colour mode: Fixed at Night portrait Focus: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Colour mode: Fixed at Under water Focus range: Fixed at *.
  • Page 182 About the scene mode function and focus setting or -. i The scene mode changes to when the focus is set to or -, it changes to * when the scene i Even if the focus is set to mode is set to any setting other than About the status indicator when charging the battery pack When the status indicator is flashing fast or slow, it may indicate one of...

  • Page 183: About Copyright

    ABOUT COPYRIGHT k Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. It is forbidden to copy the software accompanying this unit, or to reproduce it on a network, without permission.

  • Page 184: Cautions For Use

    CAUTIONS FOR USE Do not use this unit near radio About the camera transmitters or high-voltage lines. i If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, The camera and the SD card the recorded pictures and/or become warm during use. sound may be adversely affected.
  • Page 185 Managing the data in the built-in cloth, use in accordance with the memory is the responsibility of instructions that came with the the user. Panasonic does not cloth. accept any responsibility in the event that personal data is Do not use the camera for leaked.
  • Page 186 i Extremely high or low About the AC adaptor temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. i If the temperature of the battery i Environments that are hot, humid is extremely high or extremely or oily can rust the terminals and low, charging may take time or damage the battery.
  • Page 187 i When used for an extended Caution when handling SD cards i Do not allow grime, water or period of time, the camera surface and the SD card may foreign matter to adhere to the become rather warm, but this is terminals on the back of the SD not a malfunction.
  • Page 188 h When cool wind from an air The LCD monitor is conditioner blows directly on manufactured using high- the camera h After summer rain showers precision technology; h When the camera is in a very however, black spots may appear on the screen or some humid place where the air is thick with steam (for example, pixels (red, blue or green) may...

  • Page 189: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    RECORDING MODES/APPROXIMATE RECORDABLE TIME For SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The times indicated are rough approximations of possible continuous recording times. When using a Mac for playback/ < editing Recording mode 1920× 1920× 1280× 1280× 640× 960×...
  • Page 190 i When the recording mode setting is set to audio recording <, and the recording exceeds about 5 hours, the recorded file is saved and the audio recording ends. For other recording mode settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.

  • Page 191: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures

    APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE PICTURES For SD cards, only the principal memory capacities are listed. The times indicated are rough approximations of possible continuous recording times. k Photo recording (single-shot) Recording pixels 4608×3456 4608×3456 4608×2592 4 GB SD card 16 GB 1900 2900 3900...

  • Page 192: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Product numbers correct as of February, 2011. These may be subject to change. i Battery pack (VW-VBX070) i HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30) i SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Refer to page 25) VQT3P45...

  • Page 193: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Specifications are subject to change due to performance upgrades. Digital Movie Camera Power source: DC 5.0 V (when using AC adaptor) 3.7 V (when using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.3W Signal system: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p Recording format: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 file format compliant, iFrame Voice memo:...
  • Page 194 Zoom: (Photo) 5× optical zoom; (Video) 12× (30p)/6× (60i/60p) advanced zoom Digital zoom; 120× (video mode, 30p mode), 60× (video mode, 60i/60p mode), 50× (photo mode) Image stabiliser: Electronic Monitor: 6.7 cm (2.6”) wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Internal stereo microphone Speaker:...
  • Page 195 AV multi connector audio output: 155 mV, output impedance 220Ω, 2 ch HDMI mini connector audio output: Linear PCM USB: Reader/writer function SD card: Read only Built-in memory: Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), micro USB connector Webcam Compression: Motion JPEG Image size: 640×480 pixels Flash:...
  • Page 196 Water-resistant: Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Panasonic) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 3.0 m, for up to 60 minutes. Battery operation time: See page 30 k Video Recording media:...
  • Page 197 Audio compression: AAC (2 ch) k Photo Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 25 for details concerning SD cards that can be used in this unit. Built-in memory: Approx.
  • Page 198 Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany VQT3P45 Panasonic Corporation M0411-0 Web site: http://panasonic.net 1AG6P1P6322--(S) © Panasonic Corporation 2011...

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